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Indianism

Indianism

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A custom, word or style from native peoples of the Americas
  • noun
  • /ˈɪndiənˌɪzəm/
: indianismo
  • The festival celebrated various aspects of Indianism by showcasing traditional dances, music, and art from Native American cultures.

Examples

  • Many words in English that describe Native American customs reflect an Indianism that enriches the language.

  • A long history of "Indianism" or Native American "hobbyism," for example, helps to promote Native American studies in countries like Germany, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Russia, Scandinavia, and Finland.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The documentary explored the concept of Indianism and its significance in preserving indigenous identities and traditions.

Surface Forms

Indianism singular
Indianisms plural

Morphology

Indianism = Indian (transparent) = Indian + ism

Clearly formed from 'Indian' + '-ism' to mean a trait or expression characteristic of Indians, which is directly inferable.

Etymology

Indianism is formed from Indian and the ending -ism, where -ism can mean a 'characteristic' or 'way', as in heroism or tourism. So Indianism can mean a trait, word, or custom that is typical of Native American peoples.